ECABL Game Summaries

Week 10 | 4.30.2025

Curtis leads Nationals from tight game to 15-5
rout over Padres

Matt Curtis drove in three runs and struck out seven over four innings as the Nationals routed the Padres, 15-5, Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: With the Padres leading 3-0 after three innings, the Nationals put four runs on the scoreboard in the top of the fourth inning. Roland Fielder walked, Scott Shaffer singled and Matt Curtis doubled to drive in a run. Two errors and a ground out later, the Nationals had the lead.

Winning pitcher: Matt Curtis

Losing pitcher: Tim Terreault

Game MVPs: Matt Curtis went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored. He also pitched four innings, giving up four hits and three unearned runs. He struck out seven and walked none. Ervin Jones went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Richard D'Elia went 1-for-2 with two runs scored and an RBI. Scott Shaffer went 1-for-3 with three runs scored and an RBI.  

Noble Effort: Gene Shackley went 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Patrick Manzo went 1-for-2 with two runs scored. Dom Byrnes and Rick Castro each went 1-for-3. Tim Terreault pitched 4 2/3 innings, giving up three hits and one earned run. He struck out 10 and walked five. Roland Fielder gets mentioned for having a big heart.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Nationals improve to 4-4. The Padres fall to 2-6. Defense was not a strong aspect of the game. Of the 15 runs scored by the two teams, only five of them were earned runs.

Week 9 | 4.22.2025

Amerson's five RBIs leads Dodgers over Padres

Doug Amerson went 4-for-4 and drove in five runs to lead the Dodgers to a 14-7 win over the Padres Tuesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Doug Amerson's two-run single in the second inning gave the Dodgers their first lead of the game. His two-run single in the fifth inning put the game on ice.

Winning pitcher: Jimmie Lee

Losing pitcher: Rick Castro

Game MVPs: Doug Amerson went 4-for-4 with five RBIs and one run scored. Trey Bennett went 1-for-2 with three runs scored. Jimmie Lee went 1-for-2 with three runs scored and two RBIs. Casey Ginter and Patrick Williams each went 1-for-3.  

Noble Effort: Mike Arico went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Kelby Brooks went 1-for-2 with a run scored. Dom Byrnes went 1-for-3 with two runs scored. Rick Castro went 1-for-3.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 4-4. The Padres fall to 2-5.

Week 8 | 4.16.2025

4-run sixth leads Nationals to 9-6 win over Dodgers

Ervin Jones and Jesse Kenefic each drove in two runs, and Jones and Matt Curtis held the Dodgers to three earned runs as the Nationals topped the Dodgers, 9-6, Wednesday at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Ervin Jones' two-run double highlighted a four-run sixth inning, when the Nationals rallied from one run down to take a three run lead.

Winning pitcher: Ervin Jones

Losing pitcher: Jayson Melendez

Game MVPs: Jesee Kenefic went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Derek Sechrist went 2-for-2 with a run scored. Rick Castro went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Scott Shaffer and Jack Wu each went 1-for-2.  

Noble Effort: Trey Bennett went 3-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Brandon Braxton went 1-for-2 with two runs scored. Doug Amerson went 1-for-2 wit an RBI. Patrick Williams went 1-for-2 with a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Nationals improve to 3-4. The Dodgers fall to 3-4.

Week 7 | 4.10.2025

Dodgers top Padres, 14-3

Shaky pitching and fielding, and a few timely hits helped the Orioles build a huge lead after two innings, and the Orioles went on to win, 13-10, Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Orioles used six walks, three batters hit by pitch, three errors and six hits to score 13 runs in the first two innings.

Winning pitcher: Kevin Vanzandt

Losing pitcher: Trey Bennett

Game MVPs: Denver Nixon went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored. Matt Wilyonson went 1-for-3 with three runs scored and two RBIs. Kevin Vanzandt went 1-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Joe Bracamonte went 1-for-2 with three RBIs and a run scored.  

Noble Effort: Jayson Melendez went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs scored. He also pitched three scoreless innings. Mark Buchanan went 3-for-4 with two runs scored. Brandon Braxton went 2-for-3 with a run scored. Trey Bennett went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 5-1. The Dodgers fall to 3-2.

Week 6 | 4.2.2025

Dodgers top Padres, 14-3

Patrick Williams drove in three runs, and three Dodgers pitchers held the Padres to two hits as the Dodgers beat the Padres, 14-3, Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: A nine-run second inning, capped off by a two-run single by Casey Ginter propelled the Dodgers to the win.

Winning pitcher: Jimmie Lee

Losing pitcher: Danny Nunez

Game MVPs: Patrick Williams went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored. Brandon Braxton and Jimmie Lee each went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Trey Bennett and Casey Ginter each went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and a run scored.  

Noble Effort: Dom Byrnes went 1-for-1. Mike Arico went 1-for-1 with an RBI and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 2-1. The Padres fall to 1-3.

Week 6 | 4.1.2025

Nationals hand Orioles first loss of season with 9-4 win

Ervin Jones went 3-for-3 and drove in three runs, and Roland Fielder held the Orioles to four runs over six innings as the Nationals handed the Orioles their first loss of the season, 9-5, Tuesday at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Orioles dug a four-run hole in the first inning and were never able to climb out of it, and Roland Fielder held the Orioles hitless into the third inning, giving up eight hits on the night.

Winning pitcher: Roland Fielder

Losing pitcher: Geoff McLawhorn

Game MVPs: Ervin Jones went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored. Roland Fielder went 2-for-3 with three runs scored. He pitched all six innings, giving up eight hits and four earned runs. He struck out five and walked four. Matt Curtis went 1-for-1 with three runs scored. Jesse Kenefic went 1-for-2. Nick Hoffman went 1-for-3 with a run scored. 

Noble Effort: Brandon Cherry went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored. Bobby McLawhorn went 2-for-4 with a run scored. Randy Mason went 1-for-2. Travis Wynne went 1-for-2 with a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Nationals improve to 2-3. The Orioles fall to 4-1.

Week 5 | 3.26.2025

Nixon drives in three to keep Orioles undefeated

Denver Nixon has three hits and drove in three runs to lead the Orioles to a 10-6 win over the Padres, Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: With the Orioles leading 4-1, Brandon Cherry doubled in two runs and later scored to put the game out of reach.

Winning pitcher: Travis Wynne

Losing pitcher: Joe Bracamonte

Game MVPs: Denver Nixon went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Randy Mason went 3-for-3 with a run scored. Geoff McLawhorn went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored. Travis Wynne pitched a complete game, giving up 12 hits and five earned runs. He struck out nine and walked two.

Noble Effort: Noah Caroon went 2-for-3 with a run scored. Kelby Brooks went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Mike Arico went 3-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 4-0. The Padres fall to 1-3.

Week 5 | 3.25.2025

Bennett, Williams leads Dodgers to 8-2 win over Nationals

Trey Bennet held the Nationals to one hit and one run over six innings, and Doug Amerson and Mark Buchanan each drove in two runs as the Dodgers beat the Nationals, 8-2, Tuesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Despite walking five, Trey Bennet allowed only one hit over six innings to keep the Nationals' offense in check.

Winning pitcher: Trey Bennett

Losing pitcher: Roland Fielder

Game MVPs: Patrick Williams went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Rob Fravor went 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Mark Buchanan went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and two runs scored.

Noble Effort: Tyler Leaser went 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Derek Sechrist went 1-for-3.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 1-1. The Nationals fall to 1-3.

Week 4 | 3.19.2025

Henson leads Nationals to first win, beat Padres, 10-5

Heath Henson held the Padres to four runs over seven innings and drove in three runs to lead the Nationals to a 10-7 win Wednesday at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Roland Fielder, Heath Henson and Jesse Kenefic each had RBI-singles in a four-run third inning to stake the Nationals to a 4-1 early lead.

Winning pitcher: Heath Henson

Losing pitcher: Danny Nunez

Game MVPs: Heath Henson went 2-for-3 with three RBIs and two runs scored. He pitched seveni innings, giving up eight hits and four earned runs. He struck out four and walked four. Tyler Leaser went 1-for-2 with two runs scored. Todd Hawkins went 3-for-3 with three RBIs and a run scored. Jack Wu went 2-for-3 with two runs scored.

Noble Effort: Kelby Brooks went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Mike Arico went 2-for-3. Danny Nunez went 1-for-2 with a run scored. Paul Mannella, Dom Byrnes and Joe Bracamonte each went 1-for-3.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Nationals improve to 1-2. The Padres fall to 1-2.

Week 4 | 3.18.2025

Week 3 | 3.12.2025

Orioles stay unbeaten, top Nationals, 17-7

Bryan Farquhar drove in five runs and Geoff McLawhorn scored four runs as the Orioles topped the Nationals, 17-7, Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Orioles took an early lead, but allowed the Nationals to get back into it with five runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. But five consecutive singles in the fifth inning led to six Orioles runs to seal the win.

Winning pitcher: Denver Nixon

Losing pitcher: Jack Wu

Game MVPs: Bryan Farquhar went 3-for-5 with five RBIs and two runs scored. Geoff McLawhorn went 3-for-5 with four runs scored and two RBIs. Johnny Tripp, Denver Nixon, Brandon Cherry and Alberto Sosa each had two hits.

Noble Effort: Scott Shaffer went 1-for-2 with two RBIs. Jack Wu went 1-for-2 with a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 3-0 on the season. The Nationals fall to 0-2. Prior to the game, the Nationals received their 2024 championship medals.

Padres come back to beat Dodgers, 10-8

The Padres scored five runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to earn a come-from-behind 10-8 win over the Dodgers Thursday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: After taking a 7-5 lead in the fourth inning, the Dodgers surrendered several walks and hits in the fifth inning, leading to five runs.

Winning pitcher: Mike Arico

Losing pitcher: Mark Buchanan

Game MVPs: Mike Arico went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. David Hackney went 2-for-3. Justin Honda went 1-for-1 with three runs scored. Kelby Brooks went 1-for-1 with two runs scored and an RBI. Tomas Hernandez went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored.

Noble Effort: Patrick Williams went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Brandon Braxton went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI.

Miscellaneous Notes: Shamelessly, the ol' hidden ball trick worked twice during the game -- once for each team.

Dodgers prevent comeback, beat Nationals, 8-6

Patrick Williams doubled and tripled and scored two runs to lead the Dodgers to an 8-6 win over the Nationals Thursday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: After the Nationals rallied to tie the score at 5 after three innings, the Dodgers scored three in the fourth inning, keyed by Patrick Williams RBI-triple.

Winning pitcher: Doug Amerson

Losing pitcher: Roland Fielder

Game MVPs: Patrick Williams went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Casey Ginter went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. Brandon Braxton went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored.

Noble Effort: Jesse Kenefic went 1-for-1 with three runs scored. Derek Sechrist went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored. Jack Wu and Joe Bracamonte went 1-for-3.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Dodgers improve to 3-1 on the season. The Nationals fall to 2-4.

Week 2 | 3.4.2025

Orioles come from behind to beat Padres, 14-9

A late surge in the fifth and sixth innings scored seven runs and helped the Orioles come from behind to beat the Padres, 14-9, Tuesday at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Three consecutive singles in the fifth inning by Bryan Farquhar, Matt Wilyonson and Geoff McLawhorn drove in five runs to help the Orioles to the win.

Winning pitcher: Travis Wynne

Losing pitcher: Mike Arico

Game MVPs: Geoff McLawhorn went 4-for-5 with three RBIs and a run scored. But ask him to describe those hits. Randy Mason went 3-for-4, Travis Wynne went 2-for-3 with four runs scored and an RBI. Johnny Tripp went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Bryan Farquhar went 2-for-5 with three RBIs and a run scored.

Noble Effort: Joe Bracamonte went 2-for-3 with a run scored. Noah Caroon went 1-for-2 with two runs scored and an RBI. Danny Nunez went 1-for-2 with two runs scored. Rick Castro went 1-for-2 with a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Orioles improve to 2-0 on the season. The Padres fall to 1-1.

Week 1 | 2.26.2025

Orioles pound out 16 hits, use big inning to top Dodgers, 14-3

Denver Nixon and Randy Mason drove in three runs and Johnny Tripp drove in two as the Orioles began the season with a 14-3 mercy rule win over the Dodgers Wednesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: Johnny Tripp and Travis Wynne each had two-run doubles in a six-run second inning. The Orioles coasted to the win from there.

Winning pitcher: Travis Wynne

Losing pitcher: Teddy Cardenas

Game MVPs: Denver Nixon went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored. Matt Wilyonson went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI. Johnny Tripp went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and two RBIs. Randy Mason went 2-for4 with three RBIs. Travis Wynne pitched three innings, giving up four hits and one run while picking up the win.

Noble Effort: Jayson Melendez went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored. Teddy Cardenas went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. Doug Amerson and Andre Perez each went 1-for-2.

Miscellaneous Notes: Prior to the game, several Orioles were honored for accomplishments last season. Brandon Cherry was presented with the league's MVP award. Randy Mason was presented with the Silver Slugger award. Kevin Vanzandt, who was not at the game, earned the Cy Young award.

Week 1 | 2.25.2025

Padres open season with comeback win over Nationals

Noah Caroon and Mike Arico each had two-run singles in the fifth inning to lead the Padres to a season-opening, comeback, 9-8 win over the defending champion Nationals Tuesday night at Heath Field.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key to the win: The Padres used six hits and four walks to score seven runs to overcome a 6-2 Nationals lead in the fifth inning.

Winning pitcher: Rick Castro

Losing pitcher: Roland Fielder

Game MVPs: Noah Caroon went 1-for-1 with a run scored and two RBI. Justin Honda went 1-for-1 with two runs scored and an RBI. Alex Ventura went 1-for-1 with a run scored. Dom Byrnes return after a two season layoff to go 1-for-2 with an RBI.

Noble Effort: Heath Henson went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored. He also pitched three shutout innings. Matt Curtis went 1-for-2 with two RBIs and a run scored. Tyler Leaser went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a run scored.

Miscellaneous Notes: The Padres are 1-0. The Nationals fall to 0-1.